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Emmanuel Levinas: Basic Philosophical Writings (Studies in Continental Thought)

By Emmanuel Levinas , Adriaan Theodoor Peperzak

Book information

Publisher
Indiana Univ Press
Year
1996
ISBN
0253330785, 9780253330789
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11080195 bytes)
Series
Studies in Continental Thought
Pages
201\213
Time added
2020-07-06 18:06:21

Description

Text: English (translation) Original Language: French. Emmanuel Levinas (1906–1996) has exerted a profound influence on 20th-century continental philosophy. This anthology, including Levinas's key philosophical texts over a period of more than forty years, provides an ideal introduction to his thought and offers insights into his most innovative ideas. Five of the ten essays presented here appear in English for the first time. An introduction by Adriaan Peperzak outlines Levinas's philosophical development and the basic themes of his writings. Each essay is accompanied by a brief introduction and notes. This collection is an ideal text for students of philosophy concerned with understanding and assessing the work of this major philosopher.

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